MEC 103 - Industrial Safety

1 Credit(s)

Course Description: Covers the importance of workplace safety, OSHA regulations, and practicing safety in the workplace. Learners will study topics like the importance of safety policies, common causes of workplace injuries and accidents, and OSHA regulations for general workplace safety, personal protective equipment, tools, and machines.

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Apply basic workplace concepts and practices as it applies to safety.
CLO#2: Demonstrate the proper use of personal protective equipment.
CLO#3: Identify common causes of workplace accidents and how to mitigate them. (ILO: Critical Thinking)
CLO#4: Perform the four factors and requirements of an effective energy-control program (ECP).

Typical Required and Recommended Equipment and Materials: Scratch paper, pen or mechanical pencil

ACTI Code and Course Type
210 Career / Tech Preparatory

Length of Course:
A required state minimum of (20) and a standard RCC delivery of (22) lecture/lab hours per term, not to exceed (24) hours per term.